"nympholepsy" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈnɪmfəˌlɛpsi/ Forms: nympholepsies [plural]
Etymology: nympho- + -lepsy Etymology templates: {{confix|en|nympho|lepsy}} nympho- + -lepsy Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} nympholepsy (countable and uncountable, plural nympholepsies)
  1. A frenzied state of (usually erotic) emotion, especially concerning something or someone unattainable. Tags: countable, uncountable Related terms: nympholept

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